EDUCATE – Interactive Online Training

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EDUCATE

Interactive Online Training

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ENABLE

On-site Training & Consulting

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Challenge-based NAM implementation

The EDUCATE programme forms the theoretical backbone. 
Trough our Moodle platform, it offers flexible, expert-led training for everybody, especially:

  • SMEs and start-ups
  • Research organisations
  • Enterprises
  • Regulators and public authorities

Find the STEP4NAMs Training platform here Go to Moodle


Structure of the EDUCATE Programme

1. Core Introductory Module

This module covers cross-cutting fundamentals, including:

  • What are NAMs?
  • Regulatory landscape and acceptance
  • Ethics and innovation in NAMs
  • Cross-sectoral applications
  • Benefits, limitations and implementation potential

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Here you can find details about the content of the Core-module: 
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2. Specialised Sub-Modules

Participants select one or more of the following in-depth modules (15–20 hours each):


Organ-on-Chip (OoC)


From microfabrication and fluid dynamics to vascularisation, sensor integration, in silico modelling and regulatory frameworks, this module provides a comprehensive scientific and industrial overview. Case studies address pharmaceutical R&D, food safety, regulatory toxicology and personalised medicine.

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Organoids

This module focuses on organoid-based in vitro modelling and the use of patient-derived organoids for disease modelling. It introduces key approaches for organoid generation and culturing, highlights their advantages, limitations and applications across biomedical research and industry and demonstrates their potential to mimic human organs. The module also covers experimental design, statistical planning, ethical and GDPR compliance and future developments such as more complex organoid models including assembloids.  

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Digital Twins

Participants receive introductory training in respiratory digital twin models, healthcare data governance, MATLAB-based modelling and machine learning fundamentals. The module bridges mathematical modelling, AI, and regulatory considerations.

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Bench-Top Simultion Systems


This module covers the various types of tests performed during the pre-clinical evaluation of medical devices at different development stages, with particular emphasis on regulatory requirements from agencies such as the EMA and FDA. Special focus is given to the validation of bench-top testing systems used to assess neurovascular devices.

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Here you can find details about the content of the Sub-modules: 
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